3. The Wall Street Journalreported June 11 that Stryker made a takeover bid to acquire Boston Scientific, according to those "familiar with the matter." That afternoon, Stryker's shares fell more than 4 percent and Boston Scientific's increased about 8 percent, CNBCreports.

4. WSJ reported June 11 Boston Scientific had not commented on Stryker's takeover.

5. If the deal came to fruition, the new company would be valued at more than $110 billion. Stryker currently has a value of $67 billion and Boston Scientific is valued at $44 billion.